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Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 48: Han Xin Is Made Commander; Ban Chao Throws Down His Brush to Join the Army

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 48 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Han Xin Is Made Commander; Ban Chao Throws Down His Brush to Join the Army”. In plain words: Don't be afraid when change comes. It may be the moment you grow wings and fly higher than ever.

Fair Fortune
In autumn light, the Kun bird becomes the giant Peng,soaring freely, rising high and proud.Straight up ten thousand miles, beyond the clouds,where no other bird can ever follow.

Original Chinese

鵾鳥秋光化作鵬遨翔得意盡飛騰直沖萬里雲霄外任是諸禽總不能

What it says about…

Love
Wanting to fly far or wanting to stay, neither one is wrong. Listen to each other first.
Career
The old notes say it's good. Things will change, and they'll change for the better.
Money
Money looks better in autumn. Deals will be a little slow.
Health
See a doctor if you feel unwell. I'll pray for your peace and safety too.
Family
Home goes well, and everyone there can fly in their own way.

The story behind it

Han Xin Is Made Commander; Ban Chao Throws Down His Brush to Join the Army

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Questions people ask

Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 48 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. Don't be afraid when change comes. It may be the moment you grow wings and fly higher than ever. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 48 say about love?

Wanting to fly far or wanting to stay, neither one is wrong. Listen to each other first.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 48 say in English?

In autumn light, the Kun bird becomes the giant Peng, / soaring freely, rising high and proud. / Straight up ten thousand miles, beyond the clouds, / where no other bird can ever follow.

Different temples may use slightly different versions.

A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

Chinese poem font: Wang Han-zong Li Shu (GPL v2), with a few added glyphs